1 The genelic name for decorative roof tyiles found at the ends of
a main ridge *oomune 大棟,
or descending ridge *kudarimune
降棟. In the Nara and Heian periods they were usually decorated with flower
or animal designs, and in theKamakura period with a goblin (oni 鬼)
mask. Usually tile but occasionally made of stone or wood. Swirling or wave
patterns found at the bottom right and left of the onigawara are
called *hire 鰭. In the
case of temples, shrines and palaces the terms *oni-ita
鬼板 or *hanagawara
花瓦 are sometimes rsed insted of onigawara.